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Coronavirus

Posted: 17 March

As the COVID -19 virus continues to occupy the news, we are exploring ways in which we can continue to work effectively with our clients over the forthcoming weeks and months. We are taking pre-emptive steps to minimise the...

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Briony Clarke Appointed as a Judge

Posted: 11 March

Briony Clarke has been appointed as a District Judge (Magistrates’) Court as of the 23rd March 2020.  See link below: https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/district-judge-magistrates-courts-appointment-briony-clarke/ Briony’s new appointment means that she will be leaving the firm after 18 years. All at THB will...

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XMAS JUMPER DAY

Posted: 20 December

  THB staff looking festive raising money for our charities of the year Havens Hospices, Columbus School & College and Ipswich Maternity unit.

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Reasons Why You Should Think About Moving to Chelmsford

Posted: 21 June

The City of Chelmsford is only a 45-minute commute from Central London, with cheaper property prices, a good range of primary and secondary schools together and the lovely countryside just a small distance away. Chelmsford may have only been...

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New Divorce Law – Change at Last!

Posted: 12 April

Dispensing with the need to cast blame to justify a divorce on the basis of irretrievable breakdown – or the so called no fault divorce – is something which many in the legal profession have been seeking for years...

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List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates

Posted: 09 April

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Most popular day for marriages sees local lawyer campaign to raise awareness of the common law marriage myth

Posted: 24 August

In 2016 there were 3.3m cohabiting couples or around 6.6million cohabiting adults. This is officially the fastest growing family type, more than doubling from 1.5million couples just 20 years ago. Yet, a 2017 ComRes survey showed that only one...

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Did you hear us on Radio Suffolk?

Posted: 13 August

The law as it stands The law (The Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953 and The Legitimacy Act 1976) requires natural parents who marry after their child is born to re-register their birth to have the natural father’s details added to...

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THB Charity of the Year

Posted: 25 July

The charities chosen this year are: Havens Hospices The Friends of Columbus School and College The Ipswich Hospital Charity (Maternity Ward) The three charities have initially been chosen by the Partners but in upcoming years it is proposed that...

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Former husband not expected to increase maintenance to compensate unwise investments following divorce

Posted: 19 July

The parties were married for around 15 years before separating in 2002. The wife received £230,000 to satisfy her capital claims and it was agreed that the husband would pay £1,100 in maintenance per month. It was expected that...

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An Overview of a Tenancy at Will

A tenancy at will is a short-term arrangement that allows a tenant to occupy...

- 23 December 2025

What Does It Mean to Be a Beneficiary of a Will?

When someone makes a will, they choose the people who will receive their money,...

- 12 December 2025

Bramston Close Right of Way

Local Action Reopens Beloved Path Imagine finding a path you’ve walked for decades—a pleasant, convenient...

- 20 November 2025

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Bawtrees LLP is now part of Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP

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